HOW TO APPLY
Participation in the New Generation Seminar is a competitive process. Nominations are received from a variety of U.S. and Asia Pacific organizations and qualified individuals are welcome to submit applications on their own. The applications and nominations are reviewed by an East-West Center Selection Committee, which makes the final selection of candidates.
To apply, please submit the following:
The Application Cover Sheet: PDF version (Click to download. Please save a copy to your computer first before filling out or you may lose your data. You may type directly into this PDF document. After completing, submit as an attachment with the rest of the required documents.)
A brief written statement about why you wish to participate in the 23rd New Generation Seminar (not more than one typewritten double-spaced page, please). In responding please consider what you feel you can contribute to the program and what you hope to gain from participating given your current leadership positions/roles, especially with regard to this year’s program theme.
One-paragraph professional biography summarizing your current work and highlighting your leadership experience and those aspects of your resume you think are most important for the selection committee.
Copy of resume to include professional and educational background.
Resume or CV should clearly indicate years and type of education, title of position held, name of employer, dates spent at each position, and most importantly a brief outline of specific responsibilities or accomplishments in each position.
Two (2) letters of professional recommendation on official letterhead with current contact information for each person writing a recommendation.
For a printed summary of the application requirements, please download the Application Instructions.